Monthly Archives: April 2011

My O’My, How Time Flies

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Jennifer

2 months 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years We love you Alex – Happy 9th Birthday!

Posted in activities, Alex, birthdays, family, parenting | 8 Comments

Master Calendar/Schedule

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Jennifer

Since we have 5 people in our family we naturally have 673 things going on at any one time. While I have my personal calendar and Derek has his own, somehow we would still each miss recording events. This miscommunication … Continue reading →

Posted in Alex, Andrew, art work, bargains, budget, calendar, caroline, crafts, decorations, family, house projects, husbands, organization, paper craft | 10 Comments

Rethinking

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Jennifer

I just washed and dried my jeans. I hope I remember the Pillsbury Dough Boy feeling I am now experiencing when I have the bright idea to do that again.

Posted in clothes, observations | 2 Comments

Get Your Play On

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Jennifer

MissPrettyPretty.etsy.com has the most delightful playhouses. For me, there is nothing better than a toy which sparks a child’s imagination. I despise dislike electronic toys which kids tire of quickly. I can see hours of entertainment with these playhouses. The … Continue reading →

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Hunting a Wabbit

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jennifer

Since it’s springtime we have an abundance of rabbits in our neighborhood. We often see them early in the morning munching away on the grass. While the kids love seeing the rabbits, I quite dislike the thousands of rabbit droppings … Continue reading →

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HELLO!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Jennifer

Everyone has that person. It may be your neighbor, your in-law, or your boss. For me, it’s Carl. I mean, IT’S CARL! Carl works at our local post office behind the check out desk. When the need arises to mail … Continue reading →

Posted in forms, mail, observations, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

IKEA Elephant Off My Back

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jennifer

Why is it projects always take 98% longer than you think they will? I bought this IKEA chair back in January. It was in the clearance section since it didn’t have a bottom. I picked it up and thought, “Great … Continue reading →

Posted in city craft, crafts, decorations, furniture, house projects, sewing | 4 Comments

Good Intentions

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Jennifer

Do you ever buy only healthy items at the grocery store but completely regret it once you come home and realize there’s nothing good to snack on? Sad….oh so sad.

Posted in budget, candy, food, meal ideas, menu planning, observations | 3 Comments

First Swim Back

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Jennifer

On Wednesday morning I went to my first swim practice in more than a month. Only a few people knew I was pregnant but I was still nervous about seeing those people for the first time. I went anyway because … Continue reading →

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